A quick question about anarchism

[RBRM]

Howdy all,
I'm deeply interested in the workings of anarchism, and would like to claim myself as one but I seem to be lacking lots of knowledge. Anyways, my friend questioned my beliefs, asking,

"Wait, in order to have a true anarchic society, that is able to function properly, it would need to have a 'liberated and educated public' correct?"

Where I replied to some extent, yes.
And he asked how we could achieve this without some higher power to regulate the reforms and how this would be possible without some kind of overseeing body of power.
I'm thinking that he's starting to think of anarchism as totalitarianism, and I'm wondering how exactly will the society be formed/maintained without some arbitrary regulators.
Anyone interested in answering?

[Sprinkles]

Howdy all,
I'm deeply interested in the workings of anarchism, and would like to claim myself as one but I seem to be lacking lots of knowledge. Anyways, my friend questioned my beliefs, asking,

"Wait, in order to have a true anarchic society, that is able to function properly, it would need to have a 'liberated and educated public' correct?"

Where I replied to some extent, yes.
And he asked how we could achieve this without some higher power to regulate the reforms and how this would be possible without some kind of overseeing body of power.
I'm thinking that he's starting to think of anarchism as totalitarianism, and I'm wondering how exactly will the society be formed/maintained without some arbitrary regulators.
Anyone interested in answering?

Unfortunately I don't get the exact thrust of the question, but anarchism doesn't imply chaos or a complete lack of rules, only the lack of privileged authority.
An anarchist society would be self-regulated presumably by some kind of workers' councils, I'm not sure what would be totalitarian about that though.

I'm not an anarchist so take what I said with a grain of salt.
But I'm sure one will be along soon enough to correct me if I'm wrong here. :D

Also if you haven't already read it, there's an anarchist faq which you can find here:
http://www.infoshop.org/faq/index.html (http://www.infoshop.org/faq/intro.html)

[F9]

Howdy all,
I'm deeply interested in the workings of anarchism, and would like to claim myself as one but I seem to be lacking lots of knowledge. Anyways, my friend questioned my beliefs, asking,

"Wait, in order to have a true anarchic society, that is able to function properly, it would need to have a 'liberated and educated public' correct?"

Where I replied to some extent, yes.
And he asked how we could achieve this without some higher power to regulate the reforms and how this would be possible without some kind of overseeing body of power.
I'm thinking that he's starting to think of anarchism as totalitarianism, and I'm wondering how exactly will the society be formed/maintained without some arbitrary regulators.
Anyone interested in answering?

Read ABC of Anarchism by Alexander Berkman, it will really help you to understand what Anarchism is, and then give it and to your friend.This book really helped me to in my "starts" so i propose it with no doubt, its a great book!You can find it and online, just visit the Anarchist group and you can find a sticky thread where there are a lot of Anarchist books etc where they can be really helpful!;)


"Wait, in order to have a true anarchic society, that is able to function properly, it would need to have a 'liberated and educated public' correct?"

Liberated as we say free, with no restrictions?Of course!
Educated?Again, everyone will get "free" education if s/he wants, on any subject he wants.Of course not everyone would be A-level in subjects!Although notice that lack of "education" of some people isnt something that prevents the commune to work correct!


And he asked how we could achieve this without some higher power to regulate the reforms and how this would be possible without some kind of overseeing body of power.

Do you need anyone to read?Did anyone "forced" you to come here and learn about Anarchism?No, then no "higher power" is needed to be educated.Moreover you are not liberated when someone is "above" you, so that dont really counts.

Fuserg9:star:

[gla22]

http://www.geocities.com/capitolhill/1931/secAcon.html

It will introduce you to Anarchism well.